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"pasta only fills you up with empty calories" have you considered that it also fills me with love

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@ofgearhead and Nilla!

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A tiny snore rose up from the corner, betraying the presence of the rotund moogster that had taken up residence in the corner of the room.

SHE REQUESTED FOR A PET | @tailoringtay

Big spiral green eyes gaze at the snoring little poof in a compelling display of pure cuteness-agression.

The al bhed girl endlessly hovers around the adorable thing, biting down on her bottom lip to maintain the scream that desperately wanted to come out.

"Think I'm gonna name you........" she racks her brain for anything rolling around in there, "Nilla!"

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One thousand years ago, Yu Yevon created Sin in response to the Machina War between Zanarkand and Bevelle. Sin was both armor and weapon, made to destroy any sign of technological advancement in order to protect Dream Zanarkand from ever being discovered. The deep-rooted presence of machina in Al Bhed culture, upheld for centuries despite Yevon's ban, led to their unjust association with the cycle—the resurgence of Sin.

The systemic racism being explored in FFX lore is one of my favorites, narratively speaking. It has a message highlighting the significant role that one group's teachings, often influenced by a watered-down reflection of history, plays in shaping these biases. The aftermath is explored slightly in FFX-2 through NPCs (particularly in Mushroom Rock and Djose during Chapter 1).

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Cyberpunk AU Rikku!!

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She's hopping over to him. Well. More like following him while hopping.

"Awh. Can I come? I'm a fun drunk, y'know." She's brow waggling at him.

“I’m going to a bar,” he stated flatly, not stopping to look at her.

She was not invited.

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Favorite character dynamics: —Brother and Rikku

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And thus, the al-bhed girl pops out her head from one of the nearby sliding doors and shimmies her way towards him.

"Heeeeeeey. Where are we going Taaaaayter tot?"

He’s going out tonight.

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"I never thought I'd see you so vulnerable. It's strange."

After-Action Patch-Up starters| Accepting | @reviresc

Injured she might be, but vulernable she was not! (By her definition at least.) And her definition was absolute. Clearly!

A bloodied gaping hole located on the outside of her arm stood out like sore thumb. The wincing and deep breaths likely gave away the sheer agony felt throughout her limb. But she stands by what defines! She was a badass, darn it!

"Gah! Just a flesh wound... It's not that serious. (Ow ow ow ow!!!!!!)" her other hand promptly curls around her injury, mostly so she doesn't have to undergo Joshua's judging stare that burned hotter than the flames he weilded, "Are we....egh... are we gonna get outta here? I think we've scoured through everything the crypt has to offer."

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Grumbles of pain. Moans of agony. She really doesn't have it in her to grab him by the collar of his shirt and shake him.

And boy does she want to shake him.

Yuna and Paine were in no better state, causing Brother to nearly pop everyone's eardrums by the volume of his screams the moment he saw Yuna. Though, it seemed the swordswoman conjured up enough energy to hurl their prized sphere directly at Brother's open mouth, earning them a scene of relentless choking. Which nobody took seriously.

"........Ugh. I can't believe....... it was a cactuar....malboro..... And we were sent down there........ Hooo owie...." she mumbles and groans, rubbing at her sore...everything before rummaging through her pouch and slapping a sack full of gil—muddy gil, ironically—directly in front of Tay ".....Just take it and store it................."

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She’d fallen before he could react, leaving him instead to stare at the mix of mud and blood that covered her back just as it had her front.

The pause was brief, though - in the next he had moved forward, kneeling down next to Rikku and attempting to decipher her state through all the muck.

“Is it as muddy as you,” he asked dryly. Still, there was no real malice in the words as he tried to help her up.

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"I've got the first aid kit. Ced tufh, yht E’mm dyga lyna uv druca ehzineac."

After-Action Patch-Up starters| Accepting | @danthekickingman

A frustrated grunt, and she's plopped down on a chair allowing Dan to assess her injuries. "Don't say it like that! You're starting to sound like my Pops." It was true. Whenever Cid witnesses his daughter covered in wounds, he's reverted back their mother tongue acting like she's part of his army—a military combatant downed in the middle of action.

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"You're a mess. How did you even get into this situation?"

After-Action Patch-Up starters | Accepting | @tailoringtay

Covered in mud, fiend guts, blood, and thousands of injuries does Rikku hobble on inside the ship using the walls to guide her fully inside.

"Ugh. Good news Tay. We got the money and the sphere..."

And down she falls flat on her face.

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After-Action Patch-Up starters

"Hold still, [name], this might sting a bit." "You're lucky it's just a few scratches. You need to be more careful!" "Don't be such a baby. It's just a flesh wound." "I can't believe you jumped into that fray without thinking! What were you trying to prove?" "Here, let me help. I've had my fair share of battle wounds." "Ouch! Warn me before you start cleaning those cuts." "You're a mess. How did you even get into this situation?" "I never thought I'd see you so vulnerable. It's strange." "Let's patch you up before anyone else sees you like this." "You really need to work on your combat skills. I can't keep playing nursemaid." "I've got the first aid kit. Sit down, and let me take care of those injuries." "You did well out there, but you're not invincible. Let me help." "I told you not to charge in without a plan. Now look at you." "It's nothing serious, just a few cuts and bruises. You'll be fine." "I can't believe you're complaining about a little pain. You should see what I've been through." "Hold on, I'll get the antiseptic. This might sting a bit." "You're surprisingly fragile for someone who fights so fiercely." "You really know how to ruin a perfectly good day, don't you?" "I never expected to see you in need of my care. Life is full of surprises." "I suppose I should thank you for saving me, even if it means playing nurse now."

[CLEANS] The sender takes a cotton swab and gently cleans the dirt and blood from the receiver's wounds. [BANDAGES] The sender carefully wraps a bandage around the receiver's forearm, securing it to protect the cuts. [SCOLDS] The sender scolds the receiver, shaking their head as they tend to the injuries. [REACTS] The receiver winces as the sender applies antiseptic to a particularly nasty cut on their cheek. [COMFORTS] The sender reassures the receiver, offering comfort while tending to the injuries. [DISINFECTS] The sender pours antiseptic on a wound, causing the receiver to inhale sharply at the stinging sensation. [INSPECTS] The sender inspects the wounds, noting any deeper cuts that might need more attention. [LECTURES] The sender lectures the receiver, advising them to think before acting to avoid future injuries. [SMILES] Despite scolding, the sender smiles reassuringly, trying to ease the tension in the room. [COMPLAINS] The receiver complains about the pain, prompting the sender to roll their eyes and continue their work. [WORRIES] The sender expresses worry, sharing their concern for the receiver's well-being. [TREATS] The sender skillfully treats each injury, showcasing their competence in basic first aid. [ADMONISHES] The sender admonishes the receiver, emphasizing the potential severity of the situation. [ASSESSES] The sender assesses the overall damage, silently noting the toll the fight took on the receiver. [DISAPPROVES] The sender expresses disapproval, stating that putting oneself in danger is not acceptable. [ASSURES] The sender assures the receiver, claiming that despite appearances, the injuries will heal quickly. [HESITATES] The receiver hesitates as the sender reaches for a needle and thread to stitch up a deeper cut. [SYMPATHIZES] The sender sympathizes with the receiver, acknowledging the pain while praising their efforts. [SCANS] The sender scans the receiver's body for any hidden injuries, ensuring nothing was overlooked. [GRATEFUL] The receiver expresses gratitude to the sender for taking care of them amid the discomfort.

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Wow! If she didn't know any better, she'd think the sphere really did contain images of Kadaj doing some naughty things to Yuna—what with how red his face suddenly appeared after she stated as much. And so fast too!

"Ooooooo! Who knew you could be so naughty Kadaj? Can't wait 'til Yunie hears about how many dirty pictures you've been taking of her!"

The mention of having it returned sounded like a death sentence. He'd have her head, or so Rikku thought. Best to continue playing keep-away for as long as she physically could. Or until those cat-like reflexes of his kicked in and he tears it out of her cold dead hands.

She wants to enjoy her time alive poking fun at him.

"Do you take a peek at these between fiend exterminating? Ooooor, maybe when we've split up lookin' for a sphere? Is that what gets ya all fired up? Hmmmmmmmm?"

"From each other?" Seeing as Kadaj was pretty much on the team whether it was acknowledged or not. He's helped plenty. Though he finds himself suddenly distracted by Rikku's claims about the sphere containing something provocative. Pale skin turns the slightest shade of pink "It is no such thing!" He's moving closer and grabbing for it again "The contents of it don't matter - watch it all you want - I require this for power and if you just give it to me I'll show you." Since it's simple enough to prove. He's just never shown any of them this skill of his thus far. Being that they've known him quite a while that may be considered odd, but much of him is still a mystery to many. Only Yuna had the luxury of knowing more.

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Yikes. She's clearly dug her own grave...

Might as well dig deeper!

She swipes it out of his reach and looks it over to find when it was dated. "It is so! Did you already forget? We're shere hunters. You know? We hunt spheres?" Honestly, where did Kadaj even find one this old? "Uh. What were you using it for, anyway? Doesn't look like it could be used as a dressphere. Ohhh wait. I knowww," a golden brow waggles in his direction, "Is this a sphere of you doing naughty things to Yunie? Hmmmm??? Kadaaaaaj?"

"Hey!" The mere mention of the sphere is what gets him to turn. It's not that whatever is on it is important, however, they were necessary for his power. "You didn't find it because it wasn't lost!" He's already turning around and reaching out to grab it from her. "That is of no importance to you!" That is the truth, really.

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Ooof. Scaaaaaary.

She silently comended how effortless he could put on a violently terrifying demeanor simply by his tone and cause the atmosphere around them to shift. "Ooo. A Sphere!" Rikku taunts and holds up the glowing item for all to see. How Kadaj would choose to meet her hijinks would likely be correct, no matter how violent he escalted the encounter. Truly. "Finders keepers!"

"Rikku, I swear, if you do not put whatever you took back we are going to have an issue." He doesn't have to look he's used to her antics right now. "Put. It. Back." Said item was a sphere he's been using in place of materia. An ability only he seems to be able to harness in this world.